How do you use "mass" in a sentence?

A large mass of dark clouds gathered overhead. The product is designed for mass production. Mass media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion.

mass

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Significado: A large quantity or body of something, or in physics, the amount of matter in an object

大量，团，质量，弥撒

masa, cantidad, misa

かたまり、大量、質量、ミサ

덩어리, 대량, 질량, 미사

Mass can mean a large quantity or body of something, or in physics, the amount of matter in an object. 'The masses' refers to ordinary people. 'Mass media' means communication reaching large audiences. A religious mass is a Catholic church service.

「mass」可以指大量或某物的团块，或在物理学中指物体中物质的量。「the masses」指普通民众。「mass media」指覆盖大量受众的传播媒体。宗教上的弥撒是天主教的礼拜仪式。

«Mass» puede significar una gran cantidad o cuerpo de algo, o en física, la cantidad de materia en un objeto. «The masses» se refiere a la gente común. «Mass media» significa comunicación que llega a grandes audiencias. Una misa religiosa es un servicio de la iglesia católica.

「mass」は何かの大量または塊を意味することがあり、物理学では物体の物質の量を意味します。「the masses」は一般大衆を指します。「mass media」は大勢の聴衆に届くコミュニケーションを意味します。宗教的なミサはカトリック教会の礼拝です。

mass는 무언가의 큰 덩어리나 대량을 뜻하거나, 물리학에서는 물체에 포함된 물질의 양(질량)을 의미합니다. 'the masses'는 일반 대중을 가리킵니다. 'mass media'는 대규모 청중에게 전달되는 매체를 뜻합니다. 종교에서의 mass는 가톨릭 미사를 말합니다.

Ejemplos

A large mass of dark clouds gathered overhead.
一大片乌云聚集在头顶。
Una gran masa de nubes oscuras se acumuló sobre nosotros.
暗い雲の大きな塊が頭上に集まりました。
머리 위로 어두운 구름의 커다란 덩어리가 모여들었습니다.
The product is designed for mass production.
该产品是为大规模生产设计的。
El producto está diseñado para producción en masa.
その製品は大量生産用に設計されています。
그 제품은 대량 생산을 위해 설계되었습니다.
Mass media plays a significant role in shaping public opinion.
大众媒体在塑造公众舆论方面发挥着重要作用。
Los medios de comunicación masivos desempeñan un papel importante en la formación de la opinión pública.
マスメディアは世論形成に重要な役割を果たしています。
대중 매체는 여론 형성에 중요한 역할을 합니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Latin 'massa' meaning 'lump' or 'dough', from Greek 'maza' (barley cake, lump). The religious sense (the Mass) comes separately from Latin 'missa' (dismissal). The physics sense dates from the 17th century.

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

The word has two distinct origins: from Latin 'massa' (lump, dough) for the physical meaning, and from Latin 'missa' (dismissal) for the religious service - referring to the dismissal at the end of the Catholic service.

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